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Laptop chargers can be fairly bulky and unwieldy, at odds with the supposed portability of their devices. A group of MIT graduates has recognized this and developed a charger that is significantly more compact. The Finsix Dart is about a quarter of the size of other laptop chargers.

We've seen many structures that offer shelter while hanging from tree branches over the years, but the Baobed treehouse adds some extra versatility to the equation. The portable capsule is designed to allow one person, or two very close friends, to hang from a tree or camp on the ground.

Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory in the US have confirmed a 7.68 oz (217.78 g) piece of gold is in fact a singular crystal. The specimen was discovered in Venezuela decades earlier, but it is only by using an advanced probing instrument can experts now verify its authenticity.

Swann Security has announced an all-in-one, Wi-Fi-enabled monitoring system featuring a 720p day and night camera, a 7-inch monitor and a companion app for both iOS and Android devices to enable monitoring while on-the-go.

Brooks-Range has identified an interesting way of eliminating a few tent poles on its latest tent, trading the multi-prong pole system for a tent body with integrated elastic cord. The design saves weight and hassle.

A couple of years after it was first unveiled, Innovation Imperative's Tetra Shed is available to buy. The Tetra Shed caused a stir when it was launched, with its sleek design and its capacity for modular extension. Now, interested parties can get their hands on customized versions.

Just like Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update, its mobile OS is continuing to move forward with Windows Phone 8.1. This is a major upgrade which is free and available to all Windows Phone 8 users this summer. Here's a look at some of its new features and what you can expect.

After taking to the air for the first time in early 2011, the X-47B UAV has been ticking off a series of firsts, including being the first unmanned aircraft to launch and recovery from a modern aircraft carrier. Another box has now been ticked with the aircraft completing its first night flights.

Unlike other mailbox sensors that rely on Bluetooth technology and therefore have a limited range over which to send an alert when a delivery arrives, the Postybell extends range to "any distance" by relying on GSM technology.

Microsoft has announced the latest addition to its in-house accessories range in the form of the All-in-One Media Keyboard. The device is aimed squarely at the living room and features an integrated multi-touch trackpad and a range of entertainment-related features.

MIT researchers propose building floating nuclear plants, far enough offshore to simply ride out a tsunami, and weather it untouched.

A Kickstarter campaign is raising money for a new type of watersport. The Aqua Elliptica works like a cross trainer that is used on water. Users pump away on the footplates to turn a propeller and move the machine forward.